The Baltimore Ravens finished the 2009-10 NFL season 9-7, finishing in second place behind the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC North. They won their last game of the regular season against the Oakland Raiders to clinch a Wild Card spot in the playoffs.

The Ravens franchise, established in 1996, is led on the field by quarterback Joe Flacco, and on the defensive side by linebacker Ray Lewis. The Ravens started the season off 3-0, but then hit a three-game losing streak that put them at 3-3 after Week Six. The Ravens fought all season for Wild Card contention, and succeeded in Week 17 to earn their sixth playoff spot in their history. The Ravens' 2010 playoff run came to an end when they lost to the Indianapolis Colts on January 17.http://www.tsn.ca/nfl/story/?id=306561

After the 2009-10 season, the Ravens played in the postseason for the sixth time since the team was founded back in 1996. The Ravens first appeared in the playoffs in 2000, where they advanced to the Super Bowl and defeated the New York Giants. In 2001, the Ravens lost in the divisional round against the Pittsburgh Steelers. They made it again in 2003, but lost in the Wild Card round against the Tennessee Titans.

After a couple years without a postseason appearance, the Ravens clinched the division in 2006, but lost in their first playoff game against the Indianapolis Colts. In the 2008-09 season, the Ravens earned a Wild Card spot and made it all the way to the conference championship, losing to the eventual Super Bowl champion Pittsburgh Steelers.

During their Super Bowl run, the Ravens were led by their overpowering defense. Current Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis and cornerback Chris McAlister led the defensive unit. The team's running back was Jamal Lewis, who rushed for over 1,000 yards that year, and their quarterback was Trent Dilfer, who threw for 12 touchdowns.

• 2000: Super Bowl champions

• 2001: Lost Divisional Playoff to the Pittsburgh Steelers

• 2003: Lost wild card to the Tennessee Titans

• 2006: Lost wild card to the Indianapolis Colts

• 2008: Lost conference championship to the Steelers

• 2009: Lost divisional round to the Colts